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Turn point clouds into 3D models with Scan Essentials

We’re proud to announce a SketchUp integration with the new Scan Essentials extension from Trimble.

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Introducing Nearmap: Add some fresh, high-res details to your 3D designs

With Add Location, we are thrilled to offer SketchUp users clearer, fresher aerial imagery to include in your SketchUp models!

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Recreating cities in 3D with SketchUp

With expert knowledge in SketchUp and architecture, Paul shows us how he created an engaging way to interact with his city’s history and culture using digital tools.

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Creating immersive rooftop and outdoor amenities with the help of SketchUp

From traditional drafting in an architecture class to designing large commercial outdoor experiences, we check in with Brandon Reed from LOFTSIXFOUR.

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[Quick Win] Unlocking Geo Location Layers

Sometimes when a model is geo-located people get confused at what they are looking at. Follow along as we show you how to take your imported image, unlock it, and edit it.

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[Season 3, Episode 11] SketchUp Talk: Bryce Stout and Add Location

In this episode, we get to talk to Bryce Stout, a product manager at SketchUp.

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7 tips for remote collaboration

Working remotely (from home or otherwise) can either be a dream-come-true, not-so-ideal, or your standard work mode. We've got some collaboration tricks that will help you work.

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[Skill Builder] Using geo-locate to toggle between layers

Is there a way to assign a shortcut key to layer toggling? Suggested by forum user Wo3dan, we show you how to use geo-locate layers to create a layer system that you can toggle between.

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[Skill Builder] Importing High Resolution Location Imagery

Follow along as we take a look at an option you now have inside of Add Location - high resolution imagery from Nearmap.

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Thinking outside the box with Cube Cities

This powerful graphic highlights the real estate market's changing trends while providing a quick visualization of the market.

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SketchUp Essentials Guide

Your toolkit of essential shortcuts and must-have extensions to get you on your way.

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Let's Talk Layout: Introduction to LayOut

Introducing our series on LayOut! Don't worry you don't have to watch them all to understand LayOut and use it: pick and choose what you want to learn. In this video, we show you how LayOut is set up

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[Skill Builder] Modeling a building with multiple elevations

Join Aaron as he looks ahead at this weeks' 3D Basecamp 2018 presentation video with Duane Addy! Aaron looks into Duane's technique to model a building with multiple elevation options using Layers!

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City Planning Workflow - 1: Downtown Master Plan

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Accurate Urban Modeling for 3D Printing – Felix Heuman, Anders Lyhagen | 3D Basecamp 2018

This is the story of how the 3D modeling studio, Holygon, used the hidden powers of SketchUp to build Sweden’s largest full-color 3D-printed city model. Commissioned by the historical city of Landskro

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Houseal Lavigne: A workflow for city planning in SketchUp

In our interview with Devin Lavigne, we learned how Houseal Lavigne Associates uses SketchUp for city planning. Read the full interview!

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[Skill Builder] Building a 3D model from a 2D DXF file

Check out this tip from 3D Basecamp 2018 presenter Dave Cooperstein from his presentation: Lateral Thinking.

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City Planning Workflow - 2: Details and Illustrator Work

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[Skill Builder] JPG vs PNG import files in SketchUp

Inspired by Dan Brown's 3D Basecamp presentation, we dive into how to handle and use different types of files when creating a large SketchUp model. Follow along as we show you some tricks on how to ke

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SketchUp Live! Modeling Terrain (July 19, 2018)

Let's talk terrain! This week on SketchUp Live, Aaron & Josh dig into designing and planning outdoor terrain using Sandbox Tools, Geolocation, & Solid Tools.

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